Why do we make so much of knowledge, struggle so hard to get some little skill not worth the effort?
I envy that man who passes through life safely, to the world and fame unknown.
Do not grieve so much for a husband lost that it wastes away your life.
An ally need not own the land he helps.
Mankind led on by gods err all too easily.
The new-come stepmother hates the children born to a first wife.